CCJS Advising - Closed Friday May 31

CCJS Advising will be closed Friday, May 31, 2019.  Advisors will be available via email (ccjsadvising@umd.edu).  The CCJS Advising office will reopen 9:00 AM on 

Monday, June 3, 2019.

All students submitting Honors applications, can submit their applications to the CCJS Main Office, located in LeFrak Hall, room 2220.  

CCJS Honors Program - Applications Due Mon June 3

The deadline to apply to the CCJS Honors Program is quickly approaching!  All applications must be received by 12:00 PM on Monday, June 3, 2019.  The CCJS Honors Program is structured to enhance a student’s analytical skills, research capability, critical thinking, and writing ability.

Students who participate in our Honors Program experience the following benefits:

• Smaller, discussion-based classes with no more than 20 students
• One-on-one interactions with CCJS tenured faculty members
• Ability to conduct independent research on a topic of your interest in the criminal justice field
• Ability to develop and write your own thesis/research proposal and orally defend it to a committee of faculty and graduate students
• A chance to stand out among roughly 850 CCJS majors when applying to internships, jobs, grad school, or law school

The above listed bullet points are just a few examples of the many benefits of participating in our Honors Program.  Students graduating from our Honors Program receive an Honors notation on their diplomas/transcripts, and have the opportunity to add a very unique experience to their resume.

CCJS Advising Closed May 23 - May 27

CCJS Advising will be closed May 23 through May 27 for graduation and Memorial Day.  CCJS Advising will reopen at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, May 28, 2019.  

The Law Office of Miguel Palmeiro, LLC - hiring interns!

The Law Office of Miguel Palmeiro, LLC is currently seeking interns for the Summer and Fall 2019 terms. Interns would be working on immigration cases with intervening/complicating factors regarding criminal offenses. 

For more information and/or to apply, please send a resume to Miguel R. Palmeiro at miguel@thelawofficeofmp.com.

Internship Opportunity with Joseph Greenwald & Laake, PA: Maryland and DC Law Firm

Joseph Greenwald & Laake, PA is currently looking for an intern who is professional, and desires to learn about private law practice in the field of worker’s compensation and personal injury litigation.

Candidate must adhere to confidentiality and  have good computer skills, writing skills, and great manner with people. He or she will assist in such things as taking notes in client meetings, obtaining medical records, preparing exhibits for trial, and as part of the learning aspect, able to attend a hearing or deposition with the Attorney . The intern may also learn logistics of filing the claim and assisting the paralegals in their work load.  The position is currently unpaid and intern must have transportation.

Summer Opportunity: BSOS Orientation Peer Advisor Positions Available

Applications due 5:00 PM on May 9, 2019

Email CCJS Advising (ccjsadvising@umd.edu) for the application.  

Deputy Sheriff I Anne Arundel County

The Sheriff's Office of Anne Arundel County is seeking to fill Deputy Sheriff I (Entry Level) positions. More information and the application process can be found here.

Meals for students during Ramadan

Dining Services has put together a meal plan program to assist students who will be fasting during Ramadan.  Dining Services will offer Ramadan morning meals starting Sunday, May 5. Students who are interested in this program should visit dining.umd.edu,click on the Ramadan banner, and fill out the request form.  

After making the request, when students come to the dining halls for the evening meal, they can collect a morning meal. The meals will be available from either The Diner or South Campus Dining Hall after 8:00 PM the evening before.